CREATIVE CITY

Jill Goulait started making jewelry as a hobby after taking a simple soldering class, and what began as a diversion turned into a full-fledged occupation. The simple, minimalist designs that distinguish Circle Circle Jewelry (circlecirclejewelry.com) are inspired by deconstructing shapes down to their most basic form. We discuss how and why she changed the name of her business, how she found the perfect Production Assistant, and why it’s important to learn from everything you try.

We also discuss:

Going through the vigorous First Batch (firstbatch.org) accelerator program

Why etsy makes a great testing ground for everything from product design to marketing

What a difference straightforward descriptions, on-figure photos, and good customer service makes